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  5 Chart Symbols You've Probably Never Seen Before

  There's a lot of data on those charts...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/18/2021
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  Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Common Approach Chart Symbols?

  Good luck!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/17/2021
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  Two Easy Rules-of-Thumb For Calculating a 3-Degree Glide Slope

  Have you ever found yourself chasing the glideslope on an ILS approach? How about the VASI or PAPI on a VFR final approach?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/16/2021
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  Can You Log PIC Time In The Clouds If You Aren't Instrument Rated?

  Not instrument rated? You can still log PIC time in the clouds, in certain cases. Here's why.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/13/2021

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  Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Private Pilot Checkride Questions?

  In partnership with UND

  If you can answer these 6 questions, you're well on your way to becoming a private pilot. Let's get this started!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/12/2021
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  6 Most Common Private Pilot Checkride Failures

  Checkrides can be intimidating, especially your first one. But knowing the common problem areas helps you prepare and pass.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/11/2021
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  Quiz: What Happens If You Lose Your...

  Pilots are great at losing stuff, because that's what we train for. Lost radios, lost instruments, lost engines...no sweat, right?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/10/2021
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  How Interference Drag Affects Your Plane's Performance

  Your plane creates interference drag every time you fly. But what exactly is it? Here's what you should know...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/09/2021
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  Lost Comm Under VFR? Here Are 6 Things You Can Do About It.

  In partnership with Bose

  You always see regulations and tips for lost comm under IFR...but what about losing comm on a VFR flight?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/09/2021

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  Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Rare VFR Chart Symbols?

  In partnership with UND

  You don't see these every day...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/08/2021
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  Crew Cancels IFR And Lands At The Wrong Airport

  What leads an ATP-rated crew of a corporate jet to land at the wrong airport, over 30 miles away? This mistake could happen to anyone under the right circumstances. Here's what happened.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/06/2021
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  Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Aircraft Systems Questions?

  In partnership with UND

  Good luck!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/05/2021
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  7 Important Things To Remember During A Last Minute Runway Change

  ATC just asked you to make a last-minute runway change, right after you finished briefing your intended landing runway. Here's what you need to do when this happens to you...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/04/2021
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  Easy Mental Math For Pilots

  If you're like us, you probably don't consider yourself a math expert. Here are a few easy tips and tricks you can use to make mental math in the cockpit a little easier.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/02/2021
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  8 Optical Illusions Every Pilot Should Understand, And Know How To Avoid

  Optical illusions can significantly affect your ability to fly safely. Here's what every pilot should be prepared to handle.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/02/2021